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2 pilots from Gujarat and Karnataka killed in Kanpur training aircraft crash

A training aircraft owned by Garg Aviation crashed near Natthupurwa village in Kanpur, resulting in the deaths of two pilots.

27 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A twin-engine training aircraft crashed near Natthupurwa village in Kanpur, leading to the deaths of two pilots, according to reports. The aircraft was operated by Garg Aviation, which runs a flying school at the local civil aerodrome.

Emergency teams responded promptly to the site of the crash to carry out rescue and recovery operations. The crash site was described as being in a field near the Ganges River.

This incident follows a previous accident at the same training facility, where a cadet pilot sustained injuries due to a propeller strike during a night instructional flight around two months ago.

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is expected to undertake a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding this crash in line with standard protocols.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed condolences to the families of the deceased pilots, acknowledging the tragedy and offering support in the aftermath of the accident.

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